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Talking Hulu, YouTube and the future of live TV with Texas Standard

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By Omar L. Gallaga
May 6, 2016

In these week's tech segment with KUT's Texas Standard, we discussed the news that Hulu and YouTube both appear to be preparing live TV streaming services for 2017 more akin to traditional cable than the on-demand video they offer now.

That could mean sports, award shows and other events from traditional networks would be available without delay online; but what does that mean for cable companies (they are not exactly going to go away without a fight).

Hear the discussion with David Brown on the Texas Standard website or listen to it below:

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